Mount Tremper Fire Tower
Mount Tremper
A moderately challenging hike near Phoenicia. The summit fire tower offers 360-degree views of the central Catskill peaks and their fall foliage.
Starting from the Willow Road or Plank Road trailhead near Phoenicia, the round trip is about 9.5 km with roughly 600 m of ascent, taking about 4 hours. It is one of five fire towers in the Catskills that can be climbed.
The view from the top takes in Slide Mountain, Hunter Mountain and other high peaks, and it is especially popular during fall foliage season. Rattlesnakes live on the mountain, so watch your step. Crampons are needed in winter.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Phoenicia & Esopus Creek Tubing
- Diamond Notch Falls
- Slide Mountain
- Ashokan Reservoir & Ashokan Rail Trail
- Hunter Mountain
- Woodstock
- Karma Triyana Dharmachakra
- Tannersville